We took our place along the first leg of the motorcade, that is the first road after exiting the airport. The ceremony at the airport was for invited guests only.
They were late to arrive to Grand Rapids. One of the reasons, it was reported, was that they detoured over Ann Arbor so that he could pass one last time over the Big House. Second, the Michigan marching band arrived from the Rose Bowl to be part of the airport ceremony. I haven't yet seen this, though I plan to, but they apparently played a rousing rendition of Hail to the Victors.
The street where we stood was lined as far as I could see in both directions. One of the Ford sons waved in our direction as they passed. It's about a 12 mile trip from the airport to the museum, friends watching on television tell me that the motorcade route was well lined.
I plan go to the museum later tonight where he will lie in repose until tomorrow at 11:00 am.
Thank you for your 'report' --- I thought of you all afternoon.
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I think C-SPAN is replaying the first service tonight and I hope they replay the service at the museum so you can see it. I loved the voice sand spoken words of the one woman (I think she might be your democrat governor).
Thanks! I heard the rendition of 'Hail to the Victors' on C-SPAN tonight. Sounded great and that is from a former Buckeye now Sooner fan. Neat to hear that the 747 from the Presidential fleet made a pass over the Big House -- that is so fitting because he loved the maize and blue so much.
How exciting for you! Have you been to the museum by this time? (Wednesday afternoon)
Thanks so much!